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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.06, 57.96 and 32.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.06, 57.96 and 32.34 is: 44.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.06 : 57.96 = 32.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.06/57.96 = 32.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.06x = 57.96 × 32.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.06x = 1,874.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,874.43/42.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.57

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